Humanitarian activist and No More Tears founder Somy Ali has shared a powerful perspective on the rapidly growing dependence on artificial intelligence, warning that while technology can be transformative, it should never replace compassion, intuition or lived experience.

Speaking about society’s increasing reliance on technology, Somy said, “Yes in many ways, we are. Technology is meant to support humanity, not replace it. But slowly, without realizing it, we’ve started letting AI make decisions, think for us, write for us, even almost feel for us. There’s beauty in innovation, but there’s also danger in forgetting our own intuition, empathy, and lived experiences.”

Somy revealed that No More Tears is currently exploring conversational AI for quicker victim intake and communication but stressed that the human element will always remain central. “We are exploring Conversational AI with ethical guidelines for certain tasks at No More Tears, especially in helping victims reach us faster, and have intake forms done online, but I will never allow it to replace the human heart behind this mission,” she added.

When asked about the risks of relying too heavily on AI in daily life, Somy stated, “The biggest risk is losing our moral compass. AI can analyze data, but it cannot understand context, trauma, culture, or compassion. Algorithms don’t know the difference between a bruise caused by a table corner and one caused by an abuser. They don’t understand fear, nuance, or the silent way a survivor asks for help.”

Acknowledging global concerns about employment displacement, she noted that the shift is already underway. “It’s real and already happening. But the conversation shouldn’t be about fear, it should be about transition. Jobs won’t disappear overnight, but they will evolve. We need training programs, upskilling, and policies that protect workers instead of leaving them behind. AI shouldn’t widen inequality, it should help us close it.”

On whether AI can ever match human depth, Somy was clear. “Never. AI can imitate creativity, but it can’t feel the pain that creates poetry, the heartbreak that shapes a melody, or the courage that fuels a survivor’s story. It can mimic empathy, but it cannot experience it.”

Somy believes current ethical structures are insufficient. “Right now? No. Not even close. We need far stronger ethical frameworks, not just from tech companies, but from governments, international bodies, and humanitarian groups. AI should never be allowed to replace entire professions without offering pathways for workers to transition. We need global rules, not just corporate promises, because those promises often disappear the moment profits increase.”

Defining what she believes should be the future balance, Somy shared, “The ideal balance is simple: Let AI do the tasks. Let humans do the feeling. Let AI handle data, patterns, organization, translation, alerts, early notifications, repetitive functions, all the things that save time. But let humans handle compassion, healing, intuitive decision-making, and leadership.”

Speaking about her humanitarian work, Somy concluded, “At No More Tears, we are experimenting with an AI-driven support system to help victims find us faster and provide faster information, but the moment a human heart is needed, the machine steps aside. Because no matter how advanced technology becomes, the world will always need a steady hand to hold, a real voice to comfort, and a human soul to fight for what’s right.”